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"It's bad luck to wear opal if it's not your birthstone." This is something that we hear from our guests on a regular basis. Where does this superstition come from? Frank, from Parle Jewelry Designs/Idaho Opal and Gem Corporation let us in on history of this well-known belief: In 1829, Sir Walter Scott published a novel titled, Anne of Geierstein (or The Maiden of the Mist). This according to Frank, was the Harry Potter of its time! In this novel. The Baroness of Arnheim wears a talisman made of Opal bestowed with magical powers. When holy water is splashed on the opal, it loses its colors and the Baroness becomes a pile of ash. It is because of this fictional scene that people started to associate opals with bad omens. Long before Sir Walter Scott's fantastical tale, the ancient Greeks and Romans thought the opal was a symbol of good luck and fortune. Due to its many colors, the opal was a symbol of hope like the rainbow. It was often given as a gift to bring protection ...

Choosing a necklace chain can be a trial; with so many different styles and so many different names, how do you choose? And what do these styles look like? Day's is here to answer those questions. Take a look at this blog post to get an idea of what each chain looks like and a bit of the history behind each style. When you're done, Day's has an extraordinary selection of chains to fit all your needs, so read on for more information!  ANCHOR CHAIN: Is characterized by uniformly sized repeating ...

We recently started carrying a new line, Metalsmiths Sterling; a fun, trendy, sterling silver line with big, bold, "make a statement" pieces. Metalsmiths Sterling has 4 collections: MARQUISE features majestic designs in bold sizes, Inspired by the world's most legendary dynasties. Clean lines create focus for the cabachon and checkered cut gemstones. SIGNATURE brings elegant designs that never go out of style to the brand. PANOS KONIDAS (Panos K) brings ...

According to JCK's Cynthia Sliwa, the newest trend in the jewelry industry are necklaces for men. Not the simple, sleek chains that we are used to seeing; but rather thick, chunky and noticeable beaded, pearl and charm necklaces. Day's offers a variety of Figaro and Inox chains for men, but nothing like what has been noticed on some male celebrities recently. For example, take a look at some of the images published with JCK's article on July 11: Chunky wooden beads are worn in this John Galliano runway show. ...